Board of County Commissioners

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit organization created in 2017 by state legislation and officially launched in January 2022. NCEF provides financial and technical resources to accelerate clean energy growth in the state, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and meaningfully address climate change. NCEF works with communities, local businesses, schools, governments, utilities, contractors, lenders, and others to increase access to clean energy opportunities such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and energy storage.

NCEF also serves as Nevada's Green Bank. Green Banks address clean energy market gaps and financial barriers, with a particular focus on historically underserved communities.

The NCEF Board of Directors consists of Nevada state government officials and nominees from state labor organizations and counties that are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

For more information on NCEF roles/responsibilities, click here.

Membership

This appointment will be for a three-year term set to begin at the time of appointment by the Governor’s Office. Nomination and potential reappointment can be sought thereafter.

The applicant should have expertise in matters relating to renewable energy, economic development, banking, law, finance, or other matters relevant to the work of the Board.

Applicants should have minimal conflicts of interest that might prevent them from participating in Board decision-making.

Time Commitment

Members must have a willingness to commit the time for attending the quarterly board meetings and respond to interim requests and ad hoc meeting requests.

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Apply online or pick up a printed application from the Washoe County Manager’s Office, 1001 East Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512.

Deadline to apply is Friday, May 17, 2024 by 11:59 p.m.

For any additional questions/information, please contact Commissioner Support: 775-328-2003 or commissionersupport@washoecounty.gov

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The Washoe County HOME Consortium (WCHC) is comprised of the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, and Washoe County. The WCHC makes loans available for the development of affordable housing units. Its primary goal is to assist lower income families and individuals, including homeless and special needs groups, to obtain affordable housing. The WCHC also allocates funds to housing assistance programs, including down payment assistance to first time homebuyers, monthly rental assistance, rental and utility deposit assistance, and homeowner rehabilitation assistance. The directors of the WCHC are the city managers of Reno and Sparks and the manager of Washoe County.

The WCHC Technical Review Committee (TRC) reviews eligible projects for the Affordable Housing Municipal Loan Program. The committee evaluates and reviews project applications, makes funding recommendations, and provides a forum for discussion on regional housing issues.

The NCEF Board of Directors consists of Nevada state government officials and nominees from state labor organizations and counties that are appointed by the Governor of Nevada.

Learn more about this opportunity here.

Membership

This appointment is for a partial three-year term set to begin on July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2026, with the potential to be reappointed.

Potential conflicts of interest are to be announced at TRC meetings. Depending upon the relationship, members may be required to disclose or abstain from voting on certain matters.

Time Commitment

This Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month or more frequently as circumstances require.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Manager’s Office.

Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Manager’s Office: 1001 E. 9th Street, Suite A201 Reno, NV 89512 or via email at washoe311@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is Friday, May 17, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. For any additional questions, please contact Washoe311 at the email addres provided or by dialing (775) 328-2003

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The Planning Commission hears and decides on applications for abandonments, certain special use permits, and subdivisions; the Commission also makes recommendations concerning the County’s Master Plan, regulatory zone changes, and development code amendments which regulate land use in Washoe County.

Click here for more information about the Planning Commission.

Membership

This position is for a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2028. Applicants must live within the unincorporated portion of Washoe County-At-Large South of the Truckee River and be a registered voter (this requirement may be waived by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners).

Unincorporated Washoe County south of the Truckee River generally includes all areas of unincorporated Washoe County south of the Truckee River and includes Incline Village and Crystal Bay.

What district am I in? Find out here.

Time Commitment

The Planning Commission meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Washoe County Commission Chambers. Meetings average 2 to 3 hours in duration. Special meetings may be called by the Chair.

Each member of the Planning Commission is compensated $80.00 per meeting attended.

Apply

Apply online or pick up a printed application at the Washoe County Community Services Department. Printed applications must be completed and returned to the Washoe County Community Services Department: 1001 E. 9th Street, Building A, Second Floor, Reno, NV 89512 or via email to Kathy Emerson at kemerson@washoecounty.gov.

Deadline to apply is May 13, 2024, 11:59 PM. For any additional questions/concerns, please contact Kathy Emerson at the email address provided or by dialing 775-328-3615.
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